OpenAI names new philanthropy advisors, including labor icon Dolores Huerta
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OpenAI has appointed Dolores Huerta and three others to a temporary advisory board to provide guidance on its philanthropic direction as it transitions to a for-profit model. Huerta, a significant figure in labor rights, will have non-binding advisory input to influence ethical considerations around AI. The company faces scrutiny from labor groups concerned about conflicts of interest stemming from profit motives. This appointment signifies an effort by OpenAI to ensure that both the innovation of AI and its potential societal risks are duly considered moving forward.
Huerta's appointment to OpenAI's advisory board comes at a critical time as the company navigates its shift to a for-profit model while balancing philanthropic commitments.
The coalition of labor leaders has voiced concerns over OpenAI's direction, emphasizing the need to safeguard the interests of the public amidst profit-driven motives.
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